Richard VanVoorhis

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Dr. Richard VanVoorhis

Professor

Psychological Sciences & Counseling

Beeghly Hall 3202

phone: (330) 941-3266

rwvanvoorhis@ysu.edu

Bio

Richard VanVoorhis is a Professor for the Youngstown State University School Psychology Program. He also serves as the Program Director and Internship Coordinator. Prior to his position at YSU, Dr. VanVoorhis was employed as a school psychologist for several years. His research interests include role and function of the school psychologist, job satisfaction of school psychologists, school psychology training/curriculum, parent consultation, and low-incidence disabilities.

  • 2023

    EDD, School Psychology

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Job Satisfaction of School Psychologists: A Meta-Analysis"

  • 1992

    MA, School Psychology

    The Ohio State University

    Dissertation/Thesis Title — "A study examining locus of control, career factors, and their relationship among participants in the 1991 Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted"

  • 1990

    BA, Psychology

    Ohio University

  • 2023

    Youngstown State University

    Youngstown State University, Research Professorship

    YSU Research Professorship Award, 23-24 academic year. Supporting high school females with autism: International Perspectives

  • 2022

    Youngstown State University

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award

  • 2022

    YSU Graduate College

    YSU Diversity in Scholarship (note: served as students' research advisor)

    Research advisor for three school psychology YSU Diversity in Scholarship Award winners (Brozovich, M. (2019), Johnston, K. (2021), and Hollowell, A. (2022).

  • 2019

    Youngstown State University

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award

  • 2012

    Youngstown State University

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award

    Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award

  • 2012

    Ohio Magazine

    2012, Ohio Magazine, Excellence in Education Honoree

    2012, Ohio Magazine, Excellence in Education Honoree

  • 2004

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    Outstanding Student Research Award

  • 2011 - present

    Director

  • 2025

    "Strategies for enhancing resilience in families with a child diagnosed with a low-incidence sensory disability: A parent guide"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller, M. Galentine, M. Fisher

    The Family Resilience Project of Youngstown State University
  • 2023

    "Serving Families of Students with Intense Learning Needs: A Practitioner's Guide for School Psychologists and other School-Based Related-Services Providers"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller

    Youngstown State University
  • 2023

    "Effectiveness of a brief psychoeducational workshop to enhance well-being among parents of children with disabilities."

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller

    Journal of Child and Family Studies (Springer), volume 32, issue na, p. 12

  • 2022

    "The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on school psychology internship outcomes"

    J. Morrison, E. Bernstein, L. Joseph, K. Mezher, J. Reynolds, R. VanVoorhis

    Psychology in the Schools, volume 60, issue 4, p. 17

  • 2023

    "The challenge of appropriate challenging: Self-determination needs for students with autism"

    P. Wasko, R. VanVoorhis

    The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 67, issue 2, p. 4

  • 2022

    "Provision of inclusive education and the role of school psychologists across national boundaries: Existing facilitators and barriers and possible ways forward"

    A. Honess, I. Nasta-Gormon, R. VanVoorhis, R. Fayette, H. Williams

  • 2022

    "Promoting equal access to mental health services in rural Ohio: Perspectives through a social consciousness lens"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller

    The Ohio Psychologist, 69, 22-26, volume 69, issue na, p. 5

  • 2022

    "Using vocational assessments to promote social justice for underserved families."

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller

    International Family Therapy Association World Congress
  • 2022

    "Balancing job satisfaction needs with workplace expectations: Implications for school psychology training"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller

    School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, volume 39, issue 1, p. 13

  • 2022

    "A School-centered model for promoting family development and wellness in impoverished communities"

    S. Miller, M. Cripe, K. Miller, R. VanVoorhis

    International Family Therapy Association World Congress
  • 2022

    "Promoting resilience in families with a child diagnosed with a low-incidence disability"

    R. VanVoorhis, S. Miller, K. Miller

    International Family Therapy Association World Congress
  • 2022

    "A school-based assessment model to promote cultural competence and student well-being."

    K. Miller, S. Miller, R. VanVoorhis

    International Family Therapy Association World Congress
  • 2021

    "Autism spectrum disorder in females: Inter-Professional diagnostic, classification, and practical considerations"

    A. Hollowell, R. VanVoorhis

    The Ohio Psychologist, volume 68, issue na, p. 4

  • 2020

    "Across the Pond: UK/USA Program Collaboration"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Woods, C. Bond

    ISPA World Go Round, volume 48, issue 4, p. 6

  • 2020

    "School psychology: Our cup of tea"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Johnston, C. Keaton, J. Pilla, G. DeToro

    The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 65, issue 2, p. 7

  • 2019

    "Creating a common language for school psychologists and intervention specialists"

    E. Tedrick, W. Coldsnow, R. VanVoorhis

    The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 64, issue 2, p. 3

  • 2019

    "Highlights of the Martin Essex School from a Graduate Student’s perspective; Dr. Richard VanVoorhis remembers"

    R. VanVoorhis

    Research Gate: In Stephens, T.M., The Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted, 1976-2010, p. 4
  • 2019

    "2020 National standards and beyond: Ohio school psychology leading the way"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Bowlen, R. Kubick

    The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 64, issue 1, p. 5

  • 2017

    "YSU, NASP Accreditation Application"

    R. VanVoorhis

    NASP Accreditation Review
  • 2017

    "Ohio Department of Education, Program Accreditation, Approval Application"

    R. VanVoorhis

    Ohio Department of Education
  • 2015

    "Enhancing critical consciousness through a cross-cultural immersion experience in South Africa"

    K. Choi, R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood

    Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, volume 43, issue 3, p. 18

  • 2015

    "Impact of Stepping Stones Triple P on parents with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for school psychologists"

    R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller, J. Stull

    School Psychology Forum, volume 9, issue 2, p. 22

  • 2012

    "Using values-based approaches in employment counseling and assessment: Professional and related occupations"

    R. VanVoorhis, J. Protivnak

    Journal of Employment Counseling, volume 49, issue 4, p. 160-171

  • 2011

    "Youngstown State University school psychology program response document."

    R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood, K. Miller

    Ohio Board of Regents
  • 2011

    "Training for parents of children with disabilities: The Triple P approach. [Journal article]"

    R. VanVoorhis, G. Putt, K. Miller

    The Ohio Psychologist, volume 58, p. 16-19

  • 2010

    "Youngstown State University school psychology program full proposal"

    R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood, K. Miller

    Ohio Inter-University Council of School Psychologists

  • 2023 - 2023

    Other
    2023, Ohio School Psychology Internship Conference, Lead Coordinator

  • 2022 - present

    Editor, Associate Editor
    2022-Present: Associate Editor: School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP)

  • 2021 - 2022

    Other
    Co-Organized and Led: Virtual School Psychology Conference with University of Manchester and YSU

  • 2021 - present

    Committee Member
    2021-Present: Founding Committee Member, Future School Psychologists of Ohio (NE Ohio Chapter)

  • 2020 - present

    Committee Member
    2020-Present: Founding Committee Member, North-Eastern Ohio School Psychology Association

  • 2020 - present

    Editorial Review Board Member
    School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP): Reviewer (2020-Present)

  • 2020 - present

    Other
    2020-Present: Poster Session and Virtual Conference Coordinator for four Ohio School Psychologist Association (OSPA) Conferences

  • 2019 - 2020

    Other
    2019-2020: Developed and Led YSU/University of Manchester School Psychology Partnership and Study Abroad Opportunity

  • 2019 - 2020

    Other
    2019-2020: Co-Organized and Led International Student Conference with University of Manchester

  • 2018 - 2019

    Committee Member
    National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): 2020 Standards Sub-Committee

  • 2018 - 2020

    Committee Chair
    2018-2020: Co-Organized three Summer Conferences on the YSU Campus for Parents and Educators

  • 2018 - present

    Other
    2018-Present: IUC Liaison to Ohio Supervisors of School Psychologists

  • 2014 - present

    Committee Member
    2014-Present: Member, State-Wide Task Force to Explore Statewide Shortage of School Psychologists

  • 2013 - present

    Editorial Review Board Member
    Journal of Employment Counseling (JEC): Reviewer (2013-Present)

  • 2013 - present

    Editorial Review Board Member
    The Ohio Psychologist (OP): Reviewer: (2013-Present

  • 2013 - present

    Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
    2013-Present, NASP Program Approval Board, Reviewer

  • 2013 - 2016

    Editorial Review Board Member
    School Psychology Forum: Reviewer (2013-2016)

  • 2011 - present

    Committee Member
    2011-Present: Member, Inter-University Council of Ohio School Psychology Trainers (YSU Program Representative at Every Meeting)

  • 2011 - present

    Other
    2011, 2014: 2017, 2020: Ohio School Psychology Internship Conference, Co-coordinator

  • 2009 - 2013

    Other
    2009-2013: Organized Several Summer Institutes on the YSU Campus Related to Serving Students with Disabilities

  • 2018 - present

    Other
    2018-Present: Director: Stephens Hand-Up Scholarship Program for High School Students.

  • 2012 - present

    Other
    2012-Present: Provided Various School-Psychological Services to Children and Families in NE Ohio